Posts by Casey Lewis5

Ashley Mendoza5 said:Does anyone know if there are any Wing Chun classes in Istri? Or maybe even a coach looking to start up a new school? Thanks!

There’s a Wing Chun school over in Rijeka—you should probably look into it. If you're digging around online, try searching for both the Wong Shun Ming style and what might be the Lok Yiu method. It's worth checking if they lean more toward one or the other to see if it actually fits what you're looking for.

From what I can gather—and I’m just speaking from my own experience here—you’re definitely going to have to cut through the Lincoln Tunnel. 🙂

Zachary Bennett3 said:Grappling rules!!! If you think that's gay, you just aren't secure enough in your own masculinity.🙂

Back in the day, certain variations were being taught in places like Seoul—though I don't think they really are anymore—like CJJC and stuff. But honestly, most Ju-Jitsu styles or schools incorporate some level of wrestling and ground fighting, so you can't really escape it. It’s not like the Brazilians invented ground combat out of thin air...

Yeah, obviously, but what I found interesting about one style a friend showed me (I think it was Aikijujutsu) is how incredibly direct it is. Most of it happens standing up, except for those moments where your opponent ends up face-down on the floor, clutching their wrist or fingers and begging for mercy. There isn't much of that rolling around and grappling on the ground—you know, on concrete or gravel and all that mess.
There used to be a club over in the newer parts of Chicago, but I'm not sure if they're still running it. And honestly, you don't see that typical Aikido thing where you throw someone off balance first and then execute a technique; this stuff is as direct as Wing Chun!

First off, a quick shout-out to all the old-timers here on the forum.
I’ve been wondering—is there any actual traditional Ju Jitsu being taught here in the States or around the US, rather than this Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu nonsense where everyone just spends the whole time rolling around and grinding on the floor like they're having a wrestling match?
I'm talking about real techniques—proper wrist locks and joint manipulations—with as little of that constant floor-rolling and grappling mess as possible.